Birds
Cockatiel
Nymphicus hollandicus
The cockatiel is a small Australian parrot with a prominent erect crest and, in the wild form, orange cheek patches on grey plumage. It is the smallest member of the cockatoo family.
In short
The cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) is a species with IUCN conservation status LC (Least concern). It lives in Australia’s arid and semi-arid interior, in scrub, savanna and along watercourses, moving in nomadic flocks in search of seeds and water. Animals in Black offers a fine-art portrait of it on a black background, available as a print on Hahnemühle paper: request the print.
Habitat & conservation
Where does the cockatiel live?
It lives in Australia’s arid and semi-arid interior, in scrub, savanna and along watercourses, moving in nomadic flocks in search of seeds and water. It is highly adaptable and follows food availability.
Is the cockatiel endangered?
The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern (LC) with a stable population and wide range. It is one of the most popular companion birds in the world, yet wild populations remain abundant.
Facts about the cockatiel
- It is the smallest member of the cockatoo family.
- Its crest signals mood: raised when alarmed, lowered when relaxed.
- In the wild it is nomadic, following the rains across the outback.
Data source: IUCN Red List — Nymphicus hollandicus (Least Concern) · BirdLife International
RED List
Conservation status codes
- EX Extinct No individuals survive.
- EW Extinct in the wild Survives only in captivity.
- CR Critically endangered Extremely high risk of extinction.
- EN Endangered Very high risk of extinction.
- VU Vulnerable High risk of extinction.
- NT Near threatened Likely to become threatened soon.
- LC Least concern Low risk of extinction.
- DD Data deficient Not enough data to assess.
- NE Not evaluated Not yet assessed by the IUCN.